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About the time you were still thinking BW would win is about the time I was having “Uh Oh” thoughts. Even with the scoreboard showing the teams equal at the end of Q1, I didn’t feel like it was even. I felt like the Tigers were simply surviving and I didn’t think they could go punch for punch for 3 more qtrs. With most players going two ways, they just don’t have what it takes to keep up against a solid, well-coached team. Especially in the trenches where it mattered. So is life when you schedule the big boys. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Our Tigers will be fine.

While I thought it would be a close battle, I thought the Tigers would pull out a W. Out-prepared, Out-played, Out-coached. Congrats Colonels. On to a run at another state title Tigers. Championship Trophies have tremendous healing powers ?

My thoughts on the BW JV… they have 4 skilled players that would be starting on almost any team in NKY. That Sowder to Erdman connection is crazy good. I’ve watched at least 3 perfectly timed passes hitting Erdman in full stride. Flaherty and Reigler are producers as well. Provided we can develop strong O and D lineman, the future is extremely bright.

He doesn’t

Not the same people. ;)

Not sure about players, but parents that have been around the program for just a few years, were definitely believing the Tiger press. I said I had watched enough Colonel-Tiger matchups to know better.

Gees! Didn’t think it was that bad. But it surprised

I took some heat at the tailgate saying I was worried.

He’s the beast they said he was.

Just as I thought, BW is missing Wadell.

This is type of game we can’t last in. With the kickoff return, D has been in the field a while.

Sounds like he’s out for at least a few weeks. Which has me concerned. Easily the most underrated player on the field tonight. Before getting hurt last week, he was absolutely creating Havoc.

Berger should really be allowed to contribute more. ?

And this without Avery Courtney and Brady Moore on the lineup.

Fortunately, this is such a ridiculous statement, no MF fan here would believe you are a BW fan. This statement is comical

Yep. We were talking about that all night. Impressive.

Marvin Lewis School of Clock Management

Thanks for the updates. Wished I had gone out for sure

Who’s pitching?

Was not aware of that. I am friends with parents of some key players and they are all positive. I hope the others wake up and don't screw up an opportunity for their kids. I hope the others wake up and see it for what it is. In the long run, I believe the kids will respond to no BS. Its the parents that are the problem. I have been wrong before, but I don't think a particular player or parent will have greater influence over Coaching decisions than others. That was not my (nor my friends with their boys) experience in recent years.

Yep, I'm good with that. I definitely wish him well and hope that is the case. Good Luck to the Colonels the rest of the way.

For the past few days Coach Gray has had the boys practicing in rain and into the darkness. I'm sure some of it was the Freshman team, but must be nice to have turf and lights available. Must be like Field of Dreams for him. If only they could make that turf smell like Fresh Cut Grass and Dirt. On a related note... I haven't been too involved with BW Baseball the past few years. I did not know Coach Gray, but heard great things. I was already excited about what I was hearing from friends who have kids on the team and then got a chance to meet him and a couple of the new assistant coaches at a BW fundraiser a few weeks ago. This has definitely put the polish back on Tiger Baseball for me. For the first time in a long time I'm pretty excited about seeing Tigers on the diamond.

. I expect him to play basketball, not football. Hell, the best Football Player on the basketball court last night played with far more finesse and control. You don't get to throw your size around simply because you are bigger. Well, apparently you do, but you shouldn't. You still have to control it. Especially when the defender is set. Isn't that the literal definition of a "Player Control Foul"? Same rule whether the player is 330 lbs or 130 lbs. btw... It was far more than one step and he's not just moving with his feet. He thrust whatever part of his body is closest to the defender. On Defense, he leans into and puts his arms out to obstruct the path of players moving without the ball. Saw it in two games now. They called one or two offensive fouls on him, but his worst offense was called a block on Beechwood. He lowered his shoulder and drove right into the guy. I know this because he's 18 inches taller than the player and his shoulder hit the guy in the chest. He has clearly been taught to use that size in any way he can. As I said, its my outsider and casual basketball fan observation and I truly hope I'm wrong about him at the next level. Admittedly, I have only watched them against BW. I'm hoping to make a couple regional games so I can watch with less skewed vision. There's always a small chance I'm wrong I doubt it, but you never know.

Observations from a basketball outsider. I’m not impressed by the Big Man. Like most D1 recruits, he gets benefit of calls (and no calls) from officials. He had 4 definite fouls in the first half alone. I generally like when local kids go to next level, but I don’t see him succeeding at the next level. He relies purely on his size and the way he uses it, requires officials to look the other way. In the first Beechwood game, he didn’t impress me at all. Refs didn’t let him bully his way around the floor and I don’t think He had more 8 pts. He did have a couple nice moves on some Put-Backs last night. I hope I’m wrong because I like for local kids to do well. Maybe coach Mack (sp?) can correct it. Cov Cath definitely has some amazing talent and man, can they ever move the ball around and shoot. Beechwood is slowly building a program. It sucks to get that draw, but they were in control of it, so the team is to blame for that. I’m slowly starting to become a BW basketball fan. I’m amazed and proud that BW has successful programs in Football, Basketball and Baseball. We just need Basketball and Baseball to make it over that hump. Thanks to coach Goetz and staff for the dedication and development of the program. 6-7 Games this year and hopefully many more next season.

I’m sure you know the answer since you are so concerned with his record being current.